Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:IE:HTA-CONTENT-TYPE |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
hta |
Release Date |
2003/08/27 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Content Type - Application/hta Content-type
This signature detects documents with the content-type "application/hta". Attackers can use hta documents, or "HTML Applications" to force Internet Explorer to execute arbitrary code. However, because valid applications also rely on hta documents, you should take care when blocking these files.
Extended Description
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could enable unauthorized execution of arbitrary code in the context of the local system.
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